Short-Term Consultant- Mapping of Organo-Mineral Fertilizers – Soil Values – Office of Programs – Africa at International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC)

ByMuhuddin Samaila

IFDC, established in October 1974, is known for its expertise in fertilizers that service developing countries

We are recruiting:
Position: Short-Term Consultant- Mapping of Organo-Mineral Fertilizers – Soil Values – Office of Programs – Africa
Location: ABUJA

Responsibilities

  • Provide a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of the entire fertilizer ecosystem from production and import to distribution and end-use to identify bottlenecks, opportunities, and strategic entry points for program interventions and policy advocacy;
  • Map agricultural inputs to determine availability, distribution, and actors across the supply chain strengthening collaboration, improving resource allocation, and targeting underserved areas, particularly those affecting smallholders, women, and youth;
  • Support long-term policy development and monitoring providing a foundation to improve regulatory frameworks, harmonize standards, and ensure access to affordable, quality fertilizers, including organic inputs;
  • Conduct a comprehensive sector analysis identifying and assessing all key actors from producers to end-users evaluating their dynamism, organization, and role in the supply chain;
  • Lead a physical mapping initiative, geo-locating and visualizing major supply sources, including production units and sales points to produce detailed maps illustrating distribution networks and density;
  • Assess the spatial distribution and economic factors affecting fertilizer availability and accessibility, including prices, market margins, and practical barriers faced by farmers;
  • Conduct a thorough review of relevant policies, regulations, and standards governing the fertilizer sector;
  • Synthesize findings to identify principal constraints to adopting integrated fertilization practices and develop actionable, evidence-based recommendations tailored for program designers, policymakers, and private sector actors.
  • Objectives of the Assignment

To produce an updated mapping and analyze the supply distribution of the organic and mineral fertilizer to inform program interventions and stakeholder actions.

Specific Objectives

  • Identify and characterize key sector actors (producers, importers, distributors, institutions, users) and assess their dynamism and level of organization by area;
  • Locate and map supply sources: production units, warehouses, sales points, importers;
  • Analyze the spatial and economic availability and accessibility of different types of organic amendments and mineral fertilizers;
  • Examine policies, regulations, and standards governing the production, importation, distribution, and use of organic and mineral fertilizers;
  • Identify key constraints to the adoption of integrated fertilization and propose operational recommendations.

Requirements
The consultant must have:

  • Advanced degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, or a related field;
  • Experience working on fertilizer-related topics is highly desirable;
  • At least 10 years’ experience in sustainable agriculture, agroecology, or rural development;
  • Proven expertise in farm-to-landscape interventions, financial mechanism design, and multi-stakeholder facilitation;
  • Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred;
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.

Application closing: Not Specified

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Go to Short-Term Consultant- Mapping of Organo-Mineral Fertilizers – Soil Values – Office of Programs – Africa at International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) To Apply

Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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